Origin
San Jose, CA
Afternoon in San Jose on Thursday
Local time
2:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Jose, CA to Las Lomas, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Jose, CA
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Las Lomas, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from San Jose, CA to Las Lomas, CA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 101, CA 85, Guadalupe Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.5 miles on US 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 52.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 101 and CA 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.5 miles on US 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 101 and CA 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North San Pedro Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North San Pedro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Saint James Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North San Pedro Street
Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Saint James Street
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward CA 87 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward CA 87 South
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1C
Toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward CA 85 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CA 85 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 101 | 33.5 mi | 38m |
| CA 85 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Guadalupe Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| San Juan Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Hall Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Guadalupe Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Tarpey Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| San Miguel Canyon Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 101
— 33.5 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Jose, CA and Las Lomas, CA.
1
Start on North Market Street
110 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn right onto Devine Street
275 ft
·
17 sec
·
Devine Street
3
Turn left onto North San Pedro Street
306 ft
·
17 sec
·
North San Pedro Street
4
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Saint James Street
5
Continue on West Julian Street
356 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Julian Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward CA 87 South
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto CA 87
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Guadalupe Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on CA 87
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Guadalupe Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1C
Toward Santa Teresa Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on CA 87
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Santa Teresa Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward CA 85 South
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto CA 85
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
CA 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on CA 85
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
CA 85
Exit 1A
Toward US 101 South
14
Continue on US 101
34 mi
·
38 min
·
US 101
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork
250 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn straight onto CR G11
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
San Juan Road
18
Turn left onto Tarpey Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Tarpey Road
19
Continue on San Miguel Canyon Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
San Miguel Canyon Road
20
Turn straight onto CR G12
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hall Road
21
Turn left
100 ft
·
7 sec
22
Turn slight right
134 ft
·
9 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from San Jose, CA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from San Jose, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Las Lomas, CA
The final approach into Las Lomas, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.11 one way
$24.23 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.82 | $25.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Las Lomas, CA
Afternoon in Las Lomas on Thursday
Local time
2:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from San Jose, CA to Las Lomas, CA covers 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 101, CA 85, Guadalupe Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from San Jose, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North San Pedro Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Saint James Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from San Jose, CA to Las Lomas, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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